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Sometimes it's the small incremental steps that count. I haven't attained the status of a toilet planter...yet..., but I now have two trashcan planters (note: it's surprising what you can find on trash day if you're not too proud to curb shop). I have ornamental pepper plants in them. And, no, the cans aren't filled completely with potting soil. Half of the volume is empty milk jugs. I'm debating on the best placement for them so I can share them with the viewing public. I figure I might as well give the neighbors something to gawk at...

LOL. I usually leave the empty cans on the curb One of my neighbors is moving and left these out to be disposed of. I quickly ran over and asked if they were really throwing them away. Yep - they didn't want them. You don't have to twist my arm. I grabbed them and ran. LOL.

I'll have to give an update on whether they get hot. Right now they're in partial shade. As for watering, I do have to water every second or third day. As we move into summer, I suspect I'll be watering every day.

Another addition to my "unique planter" collection. It was a pass-a-long from a neighbor who was remodeling. And, in case you were wondering, the paint color is rosemary green. Yes, I realize "porcelain planters" aren't for everyone, but I enjoy the subtle humor. I'm also fortunate that my wife is willing to put up with me and my garden eccentricities Phase 2 will be to add potting soil and plants, but that will have to wait for Spring. In the meantime, I'm giving it two thumbs up.

Your drainage question is a good one. We get HEAVY rains here, so I'm going to keep an eye on the drainage before I plant anything. All the "guts" are removed from the tank, so any residual water will flow to the bowl, then subsequently out the drain line. It's the bowl where water might collect. Potentially, a few inches, anyway.

I had the same thoughts on plants, too. Maybe some ornamental grasses with trailing petunias...... I'm still mulling it over. The real challenge here is the heat of our summers. The sun can fry potted plants and rapidly dry out the potting soil. As we get to June, I may have to move the planter to a different location where it doesn't sit in the direct sunlight.

"The toilet's overflowing. Fantastic!" Now there's a phrase I never thought I'd hear myself say The toilet planter is chugging along. And, so far, retaining too much water hasn't been an issue. Give me a few days and I'll report back, though. We're expecting heavy rains through the early part of this week.